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Best Wyoming Alternative Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 alternative public middle schools serving 111 students in Wyoming.
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Wyoming are New Frontier High School, The Bridge School and The Wright Place. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wyoming alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Wyoming (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Frontier High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Lincoln Heights Drive
Diamondville, WY 83116
(307) 877-5819
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
The Bridge School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Main Street
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
The Wright Place
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Horizon Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
164 Yellowcreek Road
Evanston, WY 82931
(307) 789-0122
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Cathedral Home For Children
Alternative School
4989 North 3rd Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Meadowlark Academy
Alternative School
3304 E I-80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 829-7355
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Red Top Meadows
Alternative School
7905 Fall Creek Road
Wilson, WY 83014
(307) 733-9098
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Saint Joseph's Children's Home
Alternative School
1419 Main Street
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-4197
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
White Hawk Academy
Alternative School
201 N. 15th Street
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-9289
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Behavioral Institute
Alternative School
2521 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Boys School
Alternative School
1550 Highway 20 South
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-5377
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Girls School
Alternative School
3500 Big Horn Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7476
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Emergency Services Inc.
Alternative School
905 N. Gurley Ave.
Gillette, WY 82716
(307) 686-0669
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Wyoming?
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Wyoming include New Frontier High School, The Bridge School and The Wright Place.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Wyoming?
13 alternative public middle schools are located in Wyoming.
What is the racial composition of students in Wyoming?
Wyoming alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

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